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I'm also doing the swim portions of a few tri relays. Speedo has a site that will give you training programs. Since I'm only doing the swim portion of the relay, I'm going to use the "increase speed" workout. http://paceclub.speedousa.com/ Also, last year I used a wet suit in a race that I hadn't been training with. I…

You should be netting (the total amount of calories you eat, less your exercise calories) no less than your BMR. So if you're eating only 1260 and you burn 900 then you're only netting 360. I read a thread on here called "In place of a road map 2.0" and the gist of it is that you determine your TDEE (total daily energy…

It's not cheating. Your end goal is to make a lifestyle change, right? I don't think swearing off treats is realistic for the long term. I saw a meme once and it said "One bad meal won't make you fat just like one good meal won't make you skinny". All things in moderation...

I use indoor soccer shoes because I already had them and they had a similar bottom to dance shoes. If you have feet small enough, you could even get a children's size and they would cost about half. I have the Adidas Samba Classic.

I work best in a "class type" situation when I have to be somewhere at a certain time so going to a trainer helps keep me accountable. It also takes the stress out of trying to figure out what I need to do. Maybe when I become fitter and know more about the different muscle groups and how to work them I will stop working…

I'm in a similar situation. 35 yo Height almost 5'8" SW 250 CW 224 GW- 170ish 160-170 is about a size 10 for me. Less than this just doesn't look right on me as I have a large frame and am pretty muscular. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this way, its not all in my head and that I'm not selling myself short by setting…

I love hot yoga! It's helped me in so many ways- flexibility, skin, focus and concentration, and toning and losing inches.

I like the Quaker low sugar. If I'm not adding anything, I prefer the apple cinnamon. If I need more calories, I prefer the maple flavor and I add protein powder and peanut butter.

I have chondromalacia (degeneration of the cartilage in the knee) and I've adjusted my workouts accordingly (squats and very shallow lunges but nothing hardcore) as well as started taking glucosamine and tart cherry. I've also come to accept that I will never be a runner but that I can do other activities, like bikram yoga…

I have a Garmin FR70. It does not have a GPS but it counts calories and heart rate and wirelessly uploads to the Garmin website to keep a log. I paid about $100 but I love it and think it was worth every penny.

Try to do 11 minutes tomorrow. And 12 after that. Keep going until you can do the whole thing. It's not going to be easy but you have to start somewhere.

Sierratradingpost.com has brand name stuff and check retailmenot.com for a coupon code. I get my moving comfort bras from there for less than half the retail price.

I've lost 10 inches in my waist, hips and thighs since starting Bikram in November. I practice 2-3 times a week.

I'm 35 and have been working on a healthy lifestyle since April '12. I've lost 25 of the 70+lbs I need to lose (not sure what my ultimate goal weight will be. I'll reevalate when I hit 180). Despite working out faithfully, I haven't lost much weight since last summer so two weeks ago I upped my calories and now I'm losing…

How much are you eating?

I estimate 600 calories for 90 minutes. I am a big girl, though. I've seen this link posted before,as a guide: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc

10,000 steps is, on avergae, about 5 miles. In an average day, at my desk job and through daily living, I only walk between 3-4k.

If you're logging your calories and being accountable to that then you won't want to drink a liter at your church fellowship because you won't have any calories left to eat a proper meal. Ultimately you know yourself the best so there's no reason to struggle to have only one if you do better with declaring certain things…

There's nothing to be afraid of! You can choose your own resistance so if you're concerned about being super sore the next day, don't add as much resistance and ease into it. I enjoy spinning and do it from time to time, when I can't get into a strength or yoga class.

This was the thread I read. It takes into account your lifestyle so you eat a consistent amount daily and don't eat back exercise calories. The post says to not eat at or below your BMR. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

A week ago I increased from 1700 to 2200 and I've lost 1.3lbs since (you don't eat back exercise calories on this method). I work out most days of the week and am a bigger girl but 1700 was my BMR. It simply wasn't enough. I feel a lot better too- not quite so "wrung out". Good luck!

Why not have one can a day and work it into your calorie allowance? Its about making a lifestyle change and being healthier, right? I don't think it has to be an all or nothing proposition.

My story is uncannily similar. I found my motivation to begin changing my life 9 months ago because I want to be the best person I can for my husband and my daughter. I am not the best I can be at my current weight and physique. I love my husband and daughter dearly but I am a better wife and mom when I work out…

I've bought brand name pieces at TJ Maxx for reasonable prices. I've gotten some Lucy brand (similar to Lululemon) pieces at sierratradingpost.com for deep discounts ($35 for $99 pants). I am hard on my workout clothes so I don't like to spend a ton of money but do want items that are decently constructed and will last for…

You could try using a foam roller, too. That helped me in the past.

I'm not familiar with under active thyroid, as such but there are a number of things you can do to increase your metabolism. You can weight train or eat smaller meals more often. I've heard that Bikram yoga helps stimulate the thyroid, too.

When it gets cold like this, I use Dermatone on my face. It helps prevent windburn like a champ (I hate anything over my face, like a scarf).

I just got the Garmin FR70. I chose it over a Polar because it wirelessly synchs with your computer to have a record of your workouts.

I tried to use my heart rate monitor tonight but I was too sweaty for it to maintain a signal.

Sure! You're doing great!!!